NYSVMS eNews
The Horse
Equine glandular gastric disease (EGGD) can negatively affect the health and performance of sport horses. The pain caused by this condition often prevents affected horses from performing well in competition, leading to welfare concerns and a negative economic impact for owners and trainers alike due to cost of treatments and loss of training and competition time. In addition to medical treatment led by a veterinarian, most horses with EGGD benefit from nutritional and management changes to support treatment and promote long-term ulcer prevention.
Register for labs at this year’s NYS-VC!
NYSVMS
Register now for the 2024 NYS-VC Saturday, October 5th to Monday, October 7th onsite at Cornell University CVM, online and on-demand at www.nysvc.org. The full conference schedule is posted on the website-under Program then Agenda. Get back to the hands-on learning experience that you’ve been waiting for by registering for a variety of labs.
NYSVMS hosts Buoy’s Law in Practice webinar July 9th
NYSVMS
Buoy’s Law went into effect on June 15th. NYSVMS will be hosting a webinar on July 9th from 7-8 PM on Zoom. Join us if you are still looking for the most effective and efficient way to comply. Our panel will include our Legislative Counsel and NY veterinarians who have successfully implemented an efficient solution. Register today for this webinar!
New York bill would create regulatory structure for pet insurance
Spectrum News
It’s a scenario few pet owners want to imagine but is common nonetheless. Like people, pets have health emergencies. New York State Veterinary Medical Society Executive Director Tim Atkinson said medicine and technology has become very sophisticated but that also means it comes at a cost. “Certainly enough to be quite a bit of a shock so to be able to have insurance around, ready for if an accident happens to your pet or it develops a serious disease, we just think it’s great because it saves so much heartache in that time,” he said.
NYSVMS offering 5 scholarships for MentorVet program-Apply by July 26th!
NYSVMS
NYSVMS is once again partnering with MentorVet. Designed to help early-career veterinarians thrive. MentorVet Leap is an evidence-based program that delivers the peer support, coaching, and mentorship needed to ease into the veterinary profession. NYSVMS is continuing to offer early career veterinarians the opportunity to participate in the MentorVet Leap program at no charge for 5 veterinarians. This five-month virtual mentorship and professional development program aims to promote well-being in the transition to practice by providing a combination of training in professional skills, financial and mental health coaching, and mentorship. Participants must be veterinarians who graduated in the last five years from vet school, must be able to dedicate 3-4 hours per month for 5 months and a current members of NYSVMS. To apply, please fill out this form by July 26th: https://form.jotform.com/230715496178060. The program runs August 11, 2024 through January 31, 2025. To learn more, go to: https://nysvms.org/mentorvet-2/.
Nominations open for 2024 NYSVMS Awards-Deadline is July 29th
NYSVMS
The NYSVMS awards program is the way to honor veterinarians and their important work in NYS. NYSVMS confers five awards annually. This year the requirements have changed. Nominations no longer have to be approved by the regionals. The person nominating must fill out a simple 1-page nomination form and include the nominee’s resume as well as a letter of recommendation. These nominations are then reviewed by the NYSVMS Awards Committee for the awards listed below. The committee chair then presents its recommendations to the executive board which gives final approval. Nominations for the 2024 Awards are being accepted now through July 29, 2024. For the nomination form and description of the award categories, go to: https://nysvms.org/awards/.
Animal Care Attendant Team recognized as ‘Cornell Heroes’
Cornell University
The Animal Care Attendant Team at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) is among nine groups recognized as “Cornell Heroes” this year. Cornell Heroes is an annual campaign led by the Division of the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer in collaboration with human resources departments in each college.
Pinpointing elusive, sometimes fatal hairballs in rabbits
Cornell University
After dogs and cats, rabbits are the third most popular domestic pet in both the U.S. and the U.K. Their appeal is obvious: they are cute, furry, smart and playful. They are also mostly self-cleaning. But despite the popularity of rabbits, veterinarians still have a lot to discover about rabbit healthcare. “There are a lot of conditions in rabbits that are not fully explained,” says Dr. Nicola Di Girolamo, associate professor of exotic pet medicine at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, who also happens to have two rabbits of his own.
House passes updated ethics document, new transport policy
AVMA
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) on June 21 voted to approve revisions to the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME) and a policy on the transport of animals during the regular annual session of the HOD in Austin, Texas, held concurrently with AVMA Convention 2024. AVMA delegates also adopted a resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of veterinarians in the uniformed services.
Knapp, Willis elected AVMA Board chair, vice chair
AVMA
Dr. Robert Knapp was elected 2024-25 AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) chair during the Board’s June 23 meeting during AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas. Dr. Sandy Willis was elected 2024-25 Board vice chair.
Bailey, Marshall carry the day
AVMA
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) on June 21 elected Dr. Michael Q. Bailey of Pittsburgh as 2024-25 AVMA president-elect and Dr. Gary A. Marshall of Mercer Island, Washington, as 2024-26 AVMA vice president on the final day of the HOD’s regular session in Austin, Texas. Both candidates ran unopposed and were elected by unanimous consent.
Delegates updated on HPAI response
AVMA
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) on June 20 heard from colleagues representing agencies and organizations responding to a multistate outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), specifically avian influenza virus type A (H5N1). Speakers from the HOD’s House Advisory Panel and constituent allied veterinary organizations covered the current state of affairs and the challenges veterinarians in the poultry and dairy industries are facing, as well the efforts being taken to protect public and animal health.
First RNA-particle vaccination for canine influenza receives USDA approval
DVM360
Merck Animal Health announced that its latest product, NOBIVAC NXT Canine Flu H3N2, has received approval from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to an organizational release, NOBIVAC NXT Canine Flu H3N2 is a vaccination that leverages RNA-particle technology to allow a precise immune response to protect against a range of bacterial and viral pathogens.
Are hoof boots right for your horse?
The Horse
My horses Sabrina and Solstice had great feet. Given their excellent genetics, their healthy forage-focused diet, and years of living barefoot on varied terrains, I hoped I could avoid shoeing them for my cross-country journey through Eastern France. I wanted their feet to continue to benefit from all the phenomenal shock absorption, growth, and healthy biomechanics equids have developed over time.
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